Contribution: Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to Firms
Driad IA inc.
$75,000.00
ARP - AI-Driven Forestry Optimization
FY 2025-26 · 2025-08-04
Summary
This project adapts AI-powered woodpile scanning technology, originally built for industrial woodyards, for use in remote forest worksites. Using 3D imaging, edge computing, and geolocation, the system can measure and classify timber piles accurately, even under partial obstruction and without internet access. The solution helps reduce GHG emissions, improve resource allocation, and digitize forestry logistics in rugged, unstructured environments.
Department
Program
Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to FirmsIndustrial Research Assistance Program-Contributions to Firms (linked with high confidence)
Recipient
Location
Montreal|Montréal, Quebec, Canada
Recipient Type
For-profit organization
Business Number
705748309
Type
Contribution
Source
Proactive Disclosure - Grants and Contributions
As published
Agreement End Date
2026-03-27
Agreement Number
1034477
Agreement Start Date
2025-08-04
Agreement Title
ARP - AI-Driven Forestry Optimization
Agreement Title (French)
PRA - Optimisation forestière pilotée par l’IA
Agreement Type
Contribution
Agreement Value
$75,000.00
Amendment Number
0
Coverage
IRAP Contributions to Firms projects stimulate wealth creation for Canada through technological innovation. | Les projets des Contributions aux entreprises stimulent la création de richesse au Canada grâce à l’innovation technologique.
Description
This project adapts AI-powered woodpile scanning technology, originally built for industrial woodyards, for use in remote forest worksites. Using 3D imaging, edge computing, and geolocation, the system can measure and classify timber piles accurately, even under partial obstruction and without internet access. The solution helps reduce GHG emissions, improve resource allocation, and digitize forestry logistics in rugged, unstructured environments.
Description (French)
Ce projet adapte la technologie de numérisation des piles de bois alimentée par l’IA, conçue à l’origine pour les parcs à bois industriels, afin de l’utiliser sur les chantiers forestiers éloignés. Grâce à l’imagerie 3D, au calcul informatisé en périphérie de réseau et à la géolocalisation, le système peut mesurer et classer les piles de bois avec précision, même en cas d’obstruction partielle et sans accès à Internet. Cette solution permet de réduire les émissions de gaz à effet de serre, d’améliorer l’affectation des ressources et de numériser la logistique forestière dans des environnements difficiles et non structurés.
Expected Results
The purpose of IRAP Contributions to Firms is to support research, development, adoption and/or adaptation of innovative or technology-driven new or improved products, services or processes in Canada up to their commercialization
Expected Results (French)
Le PARI, par le biais des Contributions aux entreprises, vise à appuyer la recherche, le développement, l’adaptation et/ou l’adoption au Canada de produits, de services ou de processus novateurs ou axés sur des technologies nouvelles ou améliorées, et ce jusqu’à leur commercialisation
Federal Riding
Laurier--Sainte-Marie
Federal Riding (French)
Laurier--Sainte-Marie
Federal Riding Number
24039
NAICS Code
113311
Organization Code
nrc-cnrc
Organization
National Research Council Canada | Conseil national de recherches Canada
Program Name
Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to Firms
Program Name (French)
Programme d’aide à la recherche industrielle – Contributions aux entreprises
Program Purpose
The purpose of IRAP Contributions to Firms is to support research, development, adoption and/or adaptation of innovative or technology-driven new or improved products, services or processes in Canada up to their commercialization
Program Purpose (French)
Le PARI, par le biais des Contributions aux entreprises, vise à appuyer la recherche, le développement, l’adaptation et/ou l’adoption au Canada de produits, de services ou de processus novateurs ou axés sur des technologies nouvelles ou améliorées, et ce jusqu’à leur commercialisation
Recipient Business Number
705748309
Recipient City
Montreal|Montréal
Recipient Country
CA
Recipient Legal Name
Driad IA inc.
Recipient Operating Name
Driad AI inc.
Recipient Postal Code
H2L 3V9
Recipient Province or Territory
QC
Recipient Type
F
Reference Number
172-2025-2026-Q2-1034477
